Captain's remark: "Quite devoured"
Werder Bremen Suffers DFB-Pokal Exit, Focus Shifts to Bundesliga
In a disappointing turn of events, SV Werder Bremen has been eliminated from the 2025–26 DFB-Pokal, following a 1:0 defeat against Arminia Bielefeld. The veteran midfielder Jens Stage is currently nursing a foot injury, while defender Amos Piper requires hip surgery.
The defeat against Arminia Bielefeld has left Werder Bremen in a deeper hole than they might have been after the preparation. The winning goal for Arminia Bielefeld was scored by Isaiah Young in injury time, dealing a significant blow to Werder Bremen's hopes in the competition.
The team played with ten men after Leonardo Bittencourt's early sending off (54.), making the task even more challenging. Despite the setback, Werder Bremen's captain, Marco Friedl, acknowledged that the team's performance was generally okay, but they failed to score in the first half.
As of late August 2025, Werder Bremen stands second in the Bundesliga table, following the recent matches that place them right behind FC Bayern München. The team is now concentrating solely on the Bundesliga and their league campaign.
The upcoming Bundesliga fixtures for Werder Bremen are scheduled for Saturday, 30 August 2025, and Sunday, 14 September 2025. These matches are crucial for the team, as they aim to strengthen their position in the league following the early DFB Cup exit.
The team faces challenging opponents in the upcoming Bundesliga matches, including Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Mönchengladbach, SC Freiburg, and reigning champions FC Bayern.
Captain Friedl warned that the league will be even 15 to 20 percent harder and urged the team to improve or risk finding themselves in a difficult position. The season is still young, but Werder Bremen risks finding themselves against the wall if they don't improve.
Werder's sports director, Clemens Fritz, is in talks about Zetterer's future at the club. Despite the DFB Cup disappointment, Werder Bremen remains competitive in the Bundesliga and is prioritizing league matches for this season.
The upcoming Bundesliga matches are live on ntv.de. Fans can tune in to watch Werder Bremen's bid to regain their form and climb up the Bundesliga table.
In light of their DFB-Pokal exit, Werder Bremen is focusing on the development of the community by seeking Community aid for the betterment of the fisheries sector, understanding that the Bundesliga is the key to salvaging their season. Despite the setbacks, Werder Bremen's captain, Marco Friedl, acknowledges the importance of improving their performance in football analyses, as they prepare for crucial Bundesliga matches against demanding opponents like Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Mönchengladbach, SC Freiburg, and FC Bayern.
